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- This invention relates generally to dresses. More particularly, this invention relates to an incontinence dress.
- Incontinence such as urinary incontinence, refers to the lack of voluntary control over excretory functions. The disorder is typically observed in adults. However, incontinence can be observed in children as well. Because individuals who have the disorder are not able to control their excretory functions, their clothing is often soiled with urine. In order to prevent their clothing from being soiled, many of these individuals wear diapers which are designed to absorb the urine.
- a first panel In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a first panel; a second panel; a third panel, a fourth panel; the first panel being connected to the third panel, the third panel being connected to the fourth panel, the fourth panel being connected to the second panel; means for detachably connecting the first panel to the second panel; and wherein each of the first, second, third, and fourth panels is made from a three ply material that is water absorbent.
- an incontinence dress comprising: a first panel; a second panel; a third panel; each of said first and second panels being connected to said third panel; means for detachably connecting said first panel to said second panel; and wherein each of said first, second, and third panels is made from a three ply material that is water absorbent.
- One aspect to this invention is provided an incontinence dress that is capable of absorbing urine.
- Another aspect to this invention is to provide an incontinence dress that limits the amount of skin irritation that is caused by the dress when the dress comes into contact an individual's skin.
- Yet another aspect to this invention is to provide an incontinence dress that can easily be removed or “slipped on” on an individual that has limited physical capabilities.
- FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of the incontinence dress in accordance with an embodiment of the invention:
- FIG. 2 is a back elevational view of the incontinence dress of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 is a back elevational view of the incontinence dress in accordance with another embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 4 is a back elevational view of the incontinence dress of FIG. 3 with a first portion of a mechanical fastener engage with a second portion of the mechanical fastener;
- FIG. 5 is a back elevational view of the incontinence dress in accordance with another embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 6 is a front elevational view of the incontinence dress of FIG. 5 ;
- FIG. 7 is a front elevational view of the incontinence dress in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 8 is a back elevational view of the incontinence dress of FIG. 7 ;
- FIG. 9 is a side elevational view of the incontinence dress of FIG. 7 ;
- FIG. 9A is another side elevational view of the incontinence dress of FIG. 7 ;
- FIG. 10 is a front elevational view of another embodiment of the incontinence dress.
- FIG. 11 is a back elevational view of the incontinence dress of FIG. 10 ;
- FIG. 12 is a cross sectional view of the water absorbent three ply material from which the incontinence dress may be made.
- mechanical fastener or variations thereof shall refer broadly to any suitable fastening, connecting or tightening mechanism including, but not limited to, snaps and clips.
- number means one or an integer greater than one (i.e., a plurality).
- this invention provides an incontinence dress that is capable of absorbing urine thereby keeping the individual wearing the incontinence dress substantially dry.
- the incontinence dress 2 is comprised of a front panel 4 and a back panel 6 .
- the front panel 4 as well as the back panel 6 is made from a three ply material, such as a three ply quilted material, which is water absorbent.
- the front panel 4 has a first panel 8 that is removably connected to a second panel 10 , thereby allowing access to the interior 12 of the incontinence dress 2 .
- Each of the first and second panels 8 , 10 has a first edge 14 , 16 and a second edge 18 , 20 .
- the means 22 can include, but shall not be limited to, a zipper, buttons, or Velcro.
- the means 22 extends substantially along the entire length of the first edge 14 , 16 of the first and second panels 8 , 10 .
- the means 22 can also extend along a portion of the first edge 14 , 16 of the first and second panels 8 , 10 .
- the first and second panels 8 , 10 have a pocket 24 , 25 that is disposed on a surface of the first panel 8 .
- the pocket 24 that is disposed on the first panel 8 is adapted to receive a catheter or Foley bag 26 which is connected to the individual that is wearing the incontinence dress 2 by means 28 , such as a tube, that are well known in the in the art.
- Mean 28 such as a tube
- an aperture 30 Positioned substantially adjacent to the pocket 24 , and disposed on the surface of the first panel 8 , is an aperture 30 through which the means 28 for connecting the catheter or Foley bag to the individual wearing the incontinence dress 2 is extended.
- the incontinence dress 2 has one pocket that is disposed on either the first or second panel 8 , 10 .
- the back panel 6 is comprised of a third panel 32 and a fourth panel 34 .
- Each of the third and fourth panels 32 , 34 has a first edge 36 , 38 and a second edge 40 , 42 .
- the first edge 36 of the third panel 32 is connected to the first edge 40 of the fourth panel 34 while the second edge 40 , 42 of the third and fourth panels 32 , 34 are connected to the second edge 18 , 20 of the first and second panels 8 , 10 , respectively, using means that are commonly known in the art.
- each of the third and fourth 32 , 34 panels has means 48 , such as Velcro, a zipper, or buttons, which is disposed on the first edge 36 , 38 of the third and fourth panels 32 , 34 for removably connecting a portion 44 of the third panel 32 to a portion 46 of the fourth panel 34 .
- means 48 such as Velcro, a zipper, or buttons, which is disposed on the first edge 36 , 38 of the third and fourth panels 32 , 34 for removably connecting a portion 44 of the third panel 32 to a portion 46 of the fourth panel 34 .
- Velcro squares can be disposed intermittently along the first edge 36 of the third panel 32 while corresponding pieces of fabric, which the Velcro squares can mechanically engage, are disposed along the first edge of the fourth panel 38 .
- the means 48 for removably connecting the third panel 32 to the fourth panel 34 does not extend along the entire length of the first edge 36 , 38 of the third and fourth panels 32 , 34 .
- an opening 50 is created between the first edges 58 , 60 of the separable portions 44 , 46 .
- the opening 50 allows for access to the interior 12 of the incontinence dress 2 .
- a mechanical fastener 54 such as a snap, can be used to ensure that the separable portions 44 , 46 of the third and fourth panels 32 , 34 remain separated.
- a first portion 56 of the mechanical fastener 54 can be disposed on or adjacent the first edge 58 , 60 of each the separable portions 44 , 46 of the third and fourth panels 32 , 24 , while a second portion 62 of the mechanical fastener 54 is disposed on the second edge 40 , 42 of the third and fourth panels 32 , 34 .
- the incontinence dress 2 in this particular embodiment is comprised of a front panel 4 and a back panel 6 that, as will be discussed in greater detail below, are made from a three ply water absorbent material.
- the front panel 4 has a first panel 8 that is removably connected to a second panel 10 thereby allowing access to the interior 12 of the incontinence dress 2 .
- the back panel 6 only has one panel, a third panel 32 .
- Disposed on the first edge 14 , 16 of each of the first and second panels 8 , 10 are means 22 for removably connecting the first panel 8 to the second panel 10 .
- the means 22 can include, but shall not be limited to, a zipper or Velcro. As with the other embodiments described above, the means 22 can extend substantially along the entire length of the first edge 14 , 16 of the first and second panels 8 , 10 or the means 22 can extend along a portion of the first edge 14 , 16 of the first and second panels 8 , 10 . Continuing with FIG. 7 , the first and second panels 8 , 10 each have a pocket 24 , 25 that is disposed on a surface of the first and second panels 8 , 10 .
- the pocket 24 that is disposed on the first panel 8 is adapted to receive a catheter or Foley bag 26 that is connected to the individual that is wearing the incontinence dress 2 by means 28 , such as a tube, that are well known in the in the art.
- a catheter or Foley bag 26 Positioned substantially adjacent to the pocket 24 , and disposed on the surface of the first panel 8 , is an aperture 30 through which the means 28 for connecting the catheter or Foley bag to the individual is extended.
- the incontinence dress 2 has one pocket that is disposed on either the first or second panel 8 , 10 .
- the back panel 6 is comprised of a third panel 32 .
- the third panel 32 has a first edge 36 and a second edge 40 .
- the first edge 36 of the third panel 32 is removably connected to the first edge 14 of the first panel 8 by means 64 that are disposed on the first edge 14 , 36 of each of the first and third panels 8 , 32 ( FIG. 9 ). Accordingly, the interior 12 of the incontinence dress 2 can be accessed not only by separating the first panel 8 from the second panel 10 , but by separating the first panel 8 from the third panel 32 as well.
- the second edge 40 of the third panel 32 is connected to the second edge 20 of the second panel 10 by means that are commonly known in the art.
- a pocket (second pocket) 68 Disposed on an interior surface 66 of the third panel 32 is a pocket (second pocket) 68 .
- the pocket 68 is detachably connected to the interior surface 66 of the third panel 32 by means 72 including, but not limited to, Velcro or a zipper. Additionally, the pocket 68 has a number of apertures 70 disposed on its surface (not shown).
- the pocket 68 has a substantially rectangular shape and at least one side 74 of the pocket 68 has means 72 for detaching the side 74 from the interior surface 66 of the third panel 32 , thereby allowing access to the interior 76 of the pocket 68 .
- a water absorbent pad 78 Contained within the pocket 68 is a water absorbent pad 78 that can be replaced by detaching the side 74 of the pocket 68 on which the means 72 is disposed. Accordingly, urine that is excreted from an individual with a urinary incontinence disorder, and who is wearing the incontinence dress 2 , can flow through the apertures disposed on the surface of the pocket 68 and be absorbed by the water absorbent pad 78 that is contained within the pocket.
- this embodiment of the incontinence dress 2 is comprised of a front panel 4 and a back panel 6 .
- the front panel has a first panel 8 and a second panel 10 while the back panel has a third panel 32 and a fourth panel 34 .
- the front panel 4 as well as the back panel 6 is made from a three ply material, such as a three ply quilted material, which is water absorbent.
- the front panel 4 has a first panel 8 that is removably connected to a second panel 10 , thereby allowing access to the interior 12 of the incontinence dress 2 .
- Each of the first and second panels 8 , 10 has a first edge 14 , 16 and a second edge 18 , 20 .
- Disposed on the first edge 14 , 16 of the first and second panels 8 , 10 are means 22 for removably connecting the first panel 8 to the second panel 10 .
- the means 22 can include, but shall not be limited to, a zipper, buttons, or Velcro.
- the means 22 extends substantially along the entire length of the first edge 14 , 16 of the first and second panels 8 , 10 .
- the means 22 can also extend along a portion of the first edge 14 , 16 of the first and second panels 8 , 10 .
- the incontinence dress 2 further includes a pocket 24 , which is disposed on the first panel 8 that is adapted to receive a catheter or Foley bag 26 . Disposed substantially adjacent to the pocket 24 is an aperture 30 for receiving the means 28 that connect the catheter or Foley bag 26 to the individual wearing the incontinence dress 2 .
- the first and second panels 8 , 10 in this embodiment of the incontinence dress 2 each have an access slit 80 , 82 for accessing the interior 12 of the incontinence dress 2 .
- Means 84 such as Velcro, a zipper, or buttons, for opening and closing the access slit 80 , 82 are disposed on or adjacent one or more sides 86 of the access slit 80 , 82 .
- the back panel 6 of the incontinence dress 2 has a third panel 32 and a fourth panel 34 .
- Each of the third and fourth 32 , 34 panels has means 48 , such as Velcro, a zipper, or buttons, which is disposed on the first edge 36 , 38 of the third and fourth panels 32 , 34 for removably connecting a portion 44 of the third panel 32 to a portion 46 of the fourth panel 34 .
- means 48 such as Velcro, a zipper, or buttons
- a mechanical fastener 54 such as a snap, can be used to ensure that the separable portions 44 , 46 of the third and fourth panels 32 , 34 remain separated.
- a first portion 56 of the mechanical fastener 54 can be disposed on or adjacent the first edge 58 , 60 of each the separable portions 44 , 46 of the third and fourth panels 32 , 24 , while a second portion 62 of the mechanical fastener 54 is disposed on the second edge 40 , 42 of the third and fourth panels 32 , 34 .
- the embodiments of the incontinence dress 2 that are depicted in these figures all have long sleeves 82 .
- these long sleeves 82 are made from cotton or a double knit material. If a double knit material is used, then it is preferred that the double knit material is a cotton/polyester double knit material.
- other embodiments of the incontinence dress 2 can either have short sleeves (not shown) or no sleeves (not shown).
- FIGS. 1-11 also depict the incontinence dress as having elastic cuffs 84 located at an end of the long sleeve 82 . It is noted, however, that an incontinence dress that lacks the elastic cuffs 84 ( FIG. 10 ) also falls within the scope of this invention.
- the front 4 and back panels 6 of the incontinence dress 2 is made from a water absorbent three ply material.
- the three ply material has a first layer 92 , a second layer 94 , and a third layer 96 .
- the first and third layers 92 , 96 can be made from cotton while the second layer 94 can be made from a polyester fabric.
- the first and third layers 92 , 96 may be finished and/or have a pattern printed on the surface 98 , 100 of the layer 92 , 96 as is commonly known in the art.
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An incontinence dress that comprises: a first panel, a second panel, a third panel, and a fourth panel. The first panel is connected to the third panel, which is connected to the fourth panel, and the fourth panel is connected to the second panel. The incontinence dress also has means for detachably connecting the first panel to the second panel. Each of the first, second, third, and fourth panels is made from a three ply material that is water absorbent.
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- This invention claims priority under 119(e) from U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/717,974, which was filed on Sep. 16, 2005 and is incorporated by reference herein.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- This invention relates generally to dresses. More particularly, this invention relates to an incontinence dress.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- Incontinence, such as urinary incontinence, refers to the lack of voluntary control over excretory functions. The disorder is typically observed in adults. However, incontinence can be observed in children as well. Because individuals who have the disorder are not able to control their excretory functions, their clothing is often soiled with urine. In order to prevent their clothing from being soiled, many of these individuals wear diapers which are designed to absorb the urine.
- Many older adults, however, are unable to wear the diapers due to physical complications that are related with their advanced age. For example, older adults often do not have the mobility, flexibility, strength or coordination to properly place the diapers in the correct position. Moreover, some older adults may not even be able to wear a diaper if he/she has a skin disorder that might be irritated by the diaper. Accordingly, there is a need for an incontinence garment which can be used by individuals with limited physical capabilities.
- This need, as well as others, is met by various embodiments of the invention which provide an incontinence dress that is water absorbent.
- In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a first panel; a second panel; a third panel, a fourth panel; the first panel being connected to the third panel, the third panel being connected to the fourth panel, the fourth panel being connected to the second panel; means for detachably connecting the first panel to the second panel; and wherein each of the first, second, third, and fourth panels is made from a three ply material that is water absorbent.
- In accordance with another embodiment of the invention, a first panel; a second panel; a third panel; the second panel being connected to the third panel; means for detachably connecting the first panel to the second panel; means for detachably connecting the first panel to the third panel; a pocket disposed on an interior surface of the third panel; means for detachably connecting the pocket to the interior surface; a water absorbent pad contained within the pocket; and wherein each of the first, second, and third panels is made from a three ply material that is water absorbent.
- In accordance with yet another embodiment of the invention, an incontinence dress comprising: a first panel; a second panel; a third panel; each of said first and second panels being connected to said third panel; means for detachably connecting said first panel to said second panel; and wherein each of said first, second, and third panels is made from a three ply material that is water absorbent.
- One aspect to this invention is provided an incontinence dress that is capable of absorbing urine.
- Another aspect to this invention is to provide an incontinence dress that limits the amount of skin irritation that is caused by the dress when the dress comes into contact an individual's skin.
- Yet another aspect to this invention is to provide an incontinence dress that can easily be removed or “slipped on” on an individual that has limited physical capabilities.
- A full understanding of the disclosed and claimed concept can be gained from the following Description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:
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FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of the incontinence dress in accordance with an embodiment of the invention: -
FIG. 2 is a back elevational view of the incontinence dress ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a back elevational view of the incontinence dress in accordance with another embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 4 is a back elevational view of the incontinence dress ofFIG. 3 with a first portion of a mechanical fastener engage with a second portion of the mechanical fastener; -
FIG. 5 is a back elevational view of the incontinence dress in accordance with another embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 6 is a front elevational view of the incontinence dress ofFIG. 5 ; -
FIG. 7 is a front elevational view of the incontinence dress in accordance with an embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 8 is a back elevational view of the incontinence dress ofFIG. 7 ; -
FIG. 9 is a side elevational view of the incontinence dress ofFIG. 7 ; -
FIG. 9A is another side elevational view of the incontinence dress ofFIG. 7 ; -
FIG. 10 is a front elevational view of another embodiment of the incontinence dress; -
FIG. 11 is a back elevational view of the incontinence dress ofFIG. 10 ; and -
FIG. 12 is a cross sectional view of the water absorbent three ply material from which the incontinence dress may be made. - Directional phrases used herein, such as, for example, upper, lower, left, right, vertical, horizontal, top, bottom, above, beneath, clockwise, counterclockwise and derivatives thereof, relate to the orientation of the elements shown in the drawings and are not limiting upon the claims unless expressly recited therein.
- As employed herein, the term “mechanical fastener” or variations thereof shall refer broadly to any suitable fastening, connecting or tightening mechanism including, but not limited to, snaps and clips.
- As employed herein, the term “number” means one or an integer greater than one (i.e., a plurality).
- As stated above, many individuals that have incontinence wear diapers in order to prevent their clothing from being soiled with bodily excretions, such as urine. Some of these individuals, however, are unable to wear these diapers for a variety of reasons. Accordingly, this invention provides an incontinence dress that is capable of absorbing urine thereby keeping the individual wearing the incontinence dress substantially dry.
- Referring to
FIGS. 1 and 2 , theincontinence dress 2 is comprised of a front panel 4 and aback panel 6. As will be discussed in greater detail below, the front panel 4 as well as theback panel 6 is made from a three ply material, such as a three ply quilted material, which is water absorbent. Continuing withFIG. 1 , the front panel 4 has afirst panel 8 that is removably connected to asecond panel 10, thereby allowing access to theinterior 12 of theincontinence dress 2. Each of the first andsecond panels first edge second edge first edge second panels first panel 8 to thesecond panel 10. Themeans 22 can include, but shall not be limited to, a zipper, buttons, or Velcro. In one embodiment of the invention, themeans 22 extends substantially along the entire length of thefirst edge second panels means 22 can also extend along a portion of thefirst edge second panels - In the embodiment that is depicted in
FIG. 1 , the first andsecond panels pocket first panel 8. Typically, thepocket 24 that is disposed on thefirst panel 8 is adapted to receive a catheter orFoley bag 26 which is connected to the individual that is wearing theincontinence dress 2 bymeans 28, such as a tube, that are well known in the in the art. Positioned substantially adjacent to thepocket 24, and disposed on the surface of thefirst panel 8, is anaperture 30 through which the means 28 for connecting the catheter or Foley bag to the individual wearing theincontinence dress 2 is extended. It should be noted, however, that despiteFIG. 1 depicting thepockets second panels incontinence dress 2 has one pocket that is disposed on either the first orsecond panel - Referring to
FIG. 2 , theback panel 6 is comprised of athird panel 32 and afourth panel 34. Each of the third andfourth panels first edge second edge first edge 36 of thethird panel 32 is connected to thefirst edge 40 of thefourth panel 34 while thesecond edge fourth panels second edge second panels - Referring to
FIGS. 3 and 4 , in one embodiment of the invention, each of the third and fourth 32,34 panels has means 48, such as Velcro, a zipper, or buttons, which is disposed on thefirst edge fourth panels portion 44 of thethird panel 32 to aportion 46 of thefourth panel 34. For example, two inch (in.) Velcro squares can be disposed intermittently along thefirst edge 36 of thethird panel 32 while corresponding pieces of fabric, which the Velcro squares can mechanically engage, are disposed along the first edge of thefourth panel 38. As can be seen from these figures, themeans 48 for removably connecting thethird panel 32 to thefourth panel 34 does not extend along the entire length of thefirst edge fourth panels FIG. 2 , when theseparable portions fourth panels opening 50 is created between thefirst edges separable portions opening 50 allows for access to the interior 12 of theincontinence dress 2. Continuing withFIGS. 3 and 4 , amechanical fastener 54, such as a snap, can be used to ensure that theseparable portions fourth panels first portion 56 of themechanical fastener 54 can be disposed on or adjacent thefirst edge separable portions fourth panels second portion 62 of themechanical fastener 54 is disposed on thesecond edge fourth panels first portion 56 of themechanical fastener 54 is engaged with thesecond portion 62 of themechanical fastener 54, theseparable portions fourth panels second portions mechanical fastener 54 are disengaged from one another (FIG. 4 ). It should be noted, however, that despiteFIGS. 3 and 4 depicting themeans 48 for detachably connecting the third andfourth panels separable portions fourth panels means 48 can also extend along the entire length of thefirst edge fourth panels 32,34 (FIGS. 5 and 6 ). - Referring to
FIGS. 7-9A , similar to the other embodiments that are described above, theincontinence dress 2 in this particular embodiment is comprised of a front panel 4 and aback panel 6 that, as will be discussed in greater detail below, are made from a three ply water absorbent material. The front panel 4 has afirst panel 8 that is removably connected to asecond panel 10 thereby allowing access to the interior 12 of theincontinence dress 2. However, unlike the other embodiments that are described above, theback panel 6 only has one panel, athird panel 32. Disposed on thefirst edge second panels first panel 8 to thesecond panel 10. The means 22 can include, but shall not be limited to, a zipper or Velcro. As with the other embodiments described above, themeans 22 can extend substantially along the entire length of thefirst edge second panels means 22 can extend along a portion of thefirst edge second panels FIG. 7 , the first andsecond panels pocket second panels pocket 24 that is disposed on thefirst panel 8 is adapted to receive a catheter orFoley bag 26 that is connected to the individual that is wearing theincontinence dress 2 bymeans 28, such as a tube, that are well known in the in the art. Positioned substantially adjacent to thepocket 24, and disposed on the surface of thefirst panel 8, is anaperture 30 through which themeans 28 for connecting the catheter or Foley bag to the individual is extended. It should be noted, however, that despiteFIG. 6 depicting thepockets second panels incontinence dress 2 has one pocket that is disposed on either the first orsecond panel - As stated above, the
back panel 6 is comprised of athird panel 32. Continuing withFIGS. 7 and 8 , thethird panel 32 has afirst edge 36 and asecond edge 40. Thefirst edge 36 of thethird panel 32 is removably connected to thefirst edge 14 of thefirst panel 8 bymeans 64 that are disposed on thefirst edge third panels 8,32 (FIG. 9 ). Accordingly, theinterior 12 of theincontinence dress 2 can be accessed not only by separating thefirst panel 8 from thesecond panel 10, but by separating thefirst panel 8 from thethird panel 32 as well. Thesecond edge 40 of thethird panel 32 is connected to thesecond edge 20 of thesecond panel 10 by means that are commonly known in the art. - Disposed on an
interior surface 66 of thethird panel 32 is a pocket (second pocket) 68. Thepocket 68 is detachably connected to theinterior surface 66 of thethird panel 32 bymeans 72 including, but not limited to, Velcro or a zipper. Additionally, thepocket 68 has a number of apertures 70 disposed on its surface (not shown). In the embodiment that is depicted inFIGS. 5 and 6 , thepocket 68 has a substantially rectangular shape and at least oneside 74 of thepocket 68 has means 72 for detaching theside 74 from theinterior surface 66 of thethird panel 32, thereby allowing access to the interior 76 of thepocket 68. Contained within thepocket 68 is a waterabsorbent pad 78 that can be replaced by detaching theside 74 of thepocket 68 on which themeans 72 is disposed. Accordingly, urine that is excreted from an individual with a urinary incontinence disorder, and who is wearing theincontinence dress 2, can flow through the apertures disposed on the surface of thepocket 68 and be absorbed by the waterabsorbent pad 78 that is contained within the pocket. - Referring to
FIGS. 10 and 11 , similar to other embodiments of theincontinence dress 2 described above, this embodiment of theincontinence dress 2 is comprised of a front panel 4 and aback panel 6. The front panel has afirst panel 8 and asecond panel 10 while the back panel has athird panel 32 and afourth panel 34. As will be discussed in greater detail below, the front panel 4 as well as theback panel 6 is made from a three ply material, such as a three ply quilted material, which is water absorbent. As best shown inFIG. 10 , the front panel 4 has afirst panel 8 that is removably connected to asecond panel 10, thereby allowing access to the interior 12 of theincontinence dress 2. Each of the first andsecond panels first edge second edge first edge second panels first panel 8 to thesecond panel 10. The means 22 can include, but shall not be limited to, a zipper, buttons, or Velcro. In one embodiment of the invention, themeans 22 extends substantially along the entire length of thefirst edge second panels means 22 can also extend along a portion of thefirst edge second panels FIG. 10 , theincontinence dress 2 further includes apocket 24, which is disposed on thefirst panel 8 that is adapted to receive a catheter orFoley bag 26. Disposed substantially adjacent to thepocket 24 is anaperture 30 for receiving themeans 28 that connect the catheter orFoley bag 26 to the individual wearing theincontinence dress 2. - However, unlike the other embodiments of the
incontinence dress 2, the first andsecond panels incontinence dress 2 each have an access slit 80,82 for accessing the interior 12 of theincontinence dress 2. Means 84, such as Velcro, a zipper, or buttons, for opening and closing the access slit 80,82 are disposed on or adjacent one ormore sides 86 of the access slit 80,82. - Referring to
FIG. 11 , theback panel 6 of theincontinence dress 2 has athird panel 32 and afourth panel 34. Each of the third and fourth 32,34 panels has means 48, such as Velcro, a zipper, or buttons, which is disposed on thefirst edge fourth panels portion 44 of thethird panel 32 to aportion 46 of thefourth panel 34. Similar to other embodiments of theincontinence dress 2, when theseparable portions fourth panels opening 50 is created between thefirst edges separable portions opening 50 allows for access to the interior 12 of theincontinence dress 2. Amechanical fastener 54, such as a snap, can be used to ensure that theseparable portions fourth panels first portion 56 of themechanical fastener 54 can be disposed on or adjacent thefirst edge separable portions fourth panels second portion 62 of themechanical fastener 54 is disposed on thesecond edge fourth panels first portion 56 of themechanical fastener 54 is engaged with thesecond portion 62 of themechanical fastener 54, theseparable portions fourth panels second portions mechanical fastener 54 are disengaged from one another. - Referring to
FIGS. 1-11 , the embodiments of theincontinence dress 2 that are depicted in these figures all havelong sleeves 82. Preferably, theselong sleeves 82 are made from cotton or a double knit material. If a double knit material is used, then it is preferred that the double knit material is a cotton/polyester double knit material. However, other embodiments of theincontinence dress 2 can either have short sleeves (not shown) or no sleeves (not shown).FIGS. 1-11 also depict the incontinence dress as havingelastic cuffs 84 located at an end of thelong sleeve 82. It is noted, however, that an incontinence dress that lacks the elastic cuffs 84 (FIG. 10 ) also falls within the scope of this invention. - As stated above, the front 4 and
back panels 6 of theincontinence dress 2 is made from a water absorbent three ply material. Referring toFIG. 12 , the three ply material has afirst layer 92, asecond layer 94, and a third layer 96. The first andthird layers 92,96 can be made from cotton while thesecond layer 94 can be made from a polyester fabric. Moreover, the first andthird layers 92,96 may be finished and/or have a pattern printed on thesurface 98,100 of thelayer 92,96 as is commonly known in the art. - While specific embodiments of the invention have been described in detail above, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various modifications and alternatives to those details could be developed in light of the overall teachings of the disclosure. Accordingly, the particular arrangements disclosed are meant to be illustrative only and not limiting as to the scope of the disclosed and claimed concept which is to be given the full breadth of the claims appended and any and all equivalents thereof.
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1. An incontinence dress comprising:
a first panel;
a second panel;
a third panel;
a fourth panel;
said first panel being connected to said third panel, said third panel being connected to said fourth panel, said fourth panel being connected to said second panel; and
means for detachably connecting said first panel to said second panel;
wherein each of said first, second, third, and fourth panels is made from a three ply material that is water absorbent.
2. The incontinence dress according to claim 1 , wherein said three ply material has a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer.
3. The incontinence dress according to claim 2 , wherein said first and third layers are made from cotton and said second layer is made from a polyester fabric.
4. The incontinence dress according to claim 1 , wherein said incontinence dress has means for detachably connecting a portion of said third panel to a portion of said fourth panel.
5. The incontinence dress according to claim 4 , wherein each of said portions of said third and fourth panels have a first edge and each of said third and fourth panels have a second edge, disposed on said first edge of each of said third and fourth panels is a mechanical fastener that is adapted to be received into a securing member that is disposed on said second edge of each of said third and fourth panels when said portion of said third panel is detached from said portion of said fourth panel.
6. The incontinence dress according to claim 4 wherein an opening between said first edge of said third panel and said first edge of said fourth panel is created when said mechanical fastener is mechanically engaged to said securing member.
7. The incontinence dress according to claim 1 , wherein said first or said second panels has an aperture disposed on a surface, said aperture being positioned substantially adjacent to a pocket that is connected to said surface of said first or second panels.
8. The incontinence dress according to claim 7 , wherein a catheter bag is positioned within said pocket, said catheter bag having means for connecting said catheter bag to an individual wearing said incontinence dress, said means extending through said aperture.
9. The incontinence dress according to claim 1 , wherein said incontinence dress has means for detachably connecting said third panel to a portion of said fourth panel.
10. The incontinence dress according to claim 9 , wherein each of said third and fourth panels have a first edge, disposed on said first edge of each of said third and fourth panels to said means for detachably connecting said third panel to said fourth panel, said means extending substantially along the entire length of said first edge.
11. The incontinence dress according to claim 1 , wherein each of said first and second panels have an access slit that extends substantially parallel to an axis of said incontinence dress, said access slit having means for opening and closing said access slit.
12. The incontinence dress according to claim 1 , further comprising a first sleeve and a second sleeve, said first sleeve is connected to said first and third panels and said second sleeve is connected to said second and fourth panels.
13. The incontinence dress according to claim 12 , wherein each of said first and second sleeves is made from a double knit material.
14. An incontinence dress comprising:
a first panel;
a second panel;
a third panel;
said second panel being connected to said third panel;
means for detachably connecting said first panel to said second panel;
means for detachably connecting said first panel to said third panel;
a pocket disposed on an interior surface of said third panel;
means for detachably connecting said pocket to said interior surface; and
a water absorbent pad contained within said pocket; and
wherein each of said first, second, and third panels is made from a three ply material that is water absorbent.
15. The incontinence dress according to claim 14 , wherein said pocket has a plurality of apertures disposed on said surface.
16. The incontinence dress according to claim 14 , wherein said three ply material has a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer.
17. The incontinence dress according to claim 16 , wherein said first and third layers are made from cotton and said second layer is made from a polyester fabric.
18. The incontinence dress according to claim 14 , wherein said first or said second panels has an aperture disposed on a surface, said aperture being positioned substantially adjacent to a second pocket that is connected to said surface of said first or second panels.
19. The incontinence dress according to claim 14 , further comprising a first sleeve and a second sleeve, said first sleeve is connected to said first and third panels and said second sleeve is connected to said second and third panels.
20. The incontinence dress according to claim 19 , wherein each of said first and second sleeves is made from a double knit material.
21. An incontinence dress comprising:
a first panel;
a second panel;
a third panel;
each of said first and second panels being connected to said third panel; and
means for detachably connecting said first panel to said second panel;
wherein each of said first, second, and third panels is made from a three ply material that is water absorbent.
22. The incontinence dress according to claim 21 , wherein said three ply material has a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer.
23. The incontinence dress according to claim 22 , wherein said first and third layers are made from cotton and said second layer is made from a polyester fabric.
24. The incontinence dress according to claim 21 , wherein said first or said second panels has an aperture disposed on a surface, said aperture being positioned substantially adjacent to a pocket that is connected to said surface of said first or second panels.
25. The incontinence dress according to claim 21 , wherein a catheter bag is positioned within said pocket, said catheter bag having means for connecting said catheter bag to an individual wearing said incontinence dress, said means extending through said aperture.
26. The incontinence dress according to claim 21 , wherein each of said first and second panels have an access slit that extends substantially parallel to an axis of said incontinence dress, said access slit having means for opening and closing said access slit.
27. The incontinence dress according to claim 21 , further comprising a first sleeve and a second sleeve, said first sleeve is connected to said first and third panels and said second sleeve is connected to said second and fourth panels.
28. The incontinence dress according to claim 27 , wherein each of said first and second sleeves is made from a double knit material.
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